Opel Frontera UE. Manual - part 1467

6E–83

6VD1 3.2L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS

No Reduced Power Lamp (RPL)

  (Cont'd)

Step

No

Yes

Value(s)

Action

25

1. Ignition “OFF”.
2. Reconnect all connectors.
3. Install the Tech 2.
4. Ignition “ON”.
5. Using the Tech 2 output controls function, select

RPL dash lamp control and command the RPL
“ON”. (Refer to the Miscellaneous test)

Did the RPL turn “ON”?

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Verify repair

Go to 

Step 26

26

1. Ignition “OFF”.
2. Disconnect the PCM.
3. Check the circuit (DLC line) between PCM and

DLC.

Was a problem found?

—

Go to 

Step 27

Go to 

Step 24

27

Locate and repair the circuit between PCM and DLC.

Is the action complete?

—

Go to 

Step 25

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SECTION

6E–84

6VD1 3.2L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS

Reduced Power Lamp (RPL) “ON” Steady

060R100065

Circuit Description

The Reduced Power lamp (RPL) should be illuminated
during 3 seconds with the ignition “ON” and the engine
stopped. Ignition feed voltage is supplied to the RPL bulb
through the meter fuse. The powertrain control module
(PCM) orderes the RPL “ON” signal for Multiplex Control
Unit. When Multiplex Control Unit is received RPL “ON”
signal that turn RPL “ON” by grounding the RPL driver
circuit.
The RPL should not remain “ON” with the engine running
and no DTC(s) set. A steady RPL with the engine running
and no DTC(s) suggests a short to ground in the RPL
driver circuit.

Diagnostic Aids

An intermittent RPL may be caused by a poor connection,
rubbed through wire insulation, or a wire broken inside the
insulation. Check for the following items:

D

Poor connection or damaged harness – Inspect the
PCM harness and connectors for improper mating,
broken locks, improperly formed or damaged
terminals, poor terminal to wire connection, and
damaged harness.

Test Description

Number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the
Diagnostic Chart.
2. If the RPL does not remain “ON” when the Multiplex

Control Unit is disconnected, the RPL driver wiring
is not faulty.

3. If the RPL driver circuit is OK, the instrument panel

cluster is faulty.

10. This vehicle is equipped with a PCM which utilizes

an electrically erasable programmable read only
memory (EEPROM). When the PCM is replaced,
the new PCM must be programmed. Refer to PCM
Replacement and Programming Procedures in
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and Sensors.

SECTION

6E–85

6VD1 3.2L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS

Reduced Power Lamp (RPL) “ON” Steady

 

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the “On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check”
performed?

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Go to 

Step 2

Go to 

OBD

System

Check

2

1. Ignition “OFF”, disconnect Multiplex Control Unit.
2. Ignition “ON”, observe the RPL (Reduced Power

Lamp).

Is the RPL “ON”?

—

Go to 

Step 3

Go to 

Step 4

3

1. Ignition “OFF”, disconnect the instrument panel

cluster.

2. Check the RPL driver circuit between the Multiplex

Control Unit and the instrument panel cluster for a
short to ground.

3. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.

Was the RPL driver circuit shorted to ground?

—

Verify repair

Go to 

Step 4

4

1. Replace the Multiplex Control Unit.
2. Install the Tech 2
3. Ignition “ON”. 
4. Using the Tech 2 output controls function, select

RPL dash lamp control and command the RPL
“OFF”. (Refer to the Miscellaneous test)

Did the MIL turn “OFF”?

—

Verify repair

Go to 

Step 5

5

1. Ignition “OFF”.
2. Disconnect the PCM.
3. Check the circuit (Lamp driver Circuit) between

PCM and Multiplex Control Unit.

Was a problem found?

—

Go to 

Step 6

Go to 

Step 7

6

Locate and repair the circuit between Multiplex Control
Unit and PCM open circuit.

Is the action complete?

—

Go to 

Step 7

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7

1. Install the Tech 2
2. Ignition “ON”.
3. Using the Tech 2 output controls function, select

RPL dash lamp control and command the RPL
“OFF”. (Refer to the Miscellaneous test)

Did the MIL turn “OFF”?

—

Go to 

Verify

repair

Go to 

Step 8

8

1. Ignition ”OFF”.
2. Disconnect the PCM.
3. Check the circuit (DLC line) between PCM and

DLC.

Was a problem found?

—

Go to 

Step 9

Go to 

Step 10

SECTION

6E–86

6VD1 3.2L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS

Reduced Power Lamp (RPL) “ON” Steady

  (Cont'd)

Step

No

Yes

Value(s)

Action

9

Locate and repair the circuit between PCM and DLC.

Is the action complete?

—

Go to 

Step 2

—

10

Replace the PCM.

IMPORTANT: The replacement PCM must be
programmed.

Refer to ON-Vehicle Service in Power Control

Module and Sensors for procedures.

And also refer to latest Service Bulletin.

Check to see if the latest software is released or not.

And then Down Load the LATEST PROGRAMMED
SOFTWARE to the replacement PCM.

Is the action complete?

—

Go to 

OBD

System

Check

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SECTION